EMBARRASSED DJ Tim Westwood has been criticized by women's rights groups after offering free shots to lure female partygoers to his upcoming gig – despite being investigated by police over a series of alleged sexual assaults.
The ex-Radio 1 host has been questioned by the Met Police Police warned four times since five women came forward in April 2022 claiming to be victims of sexual violence.
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In total, at least ten women have filed a complaint Westwood of sexual abuse including one woman who claimed he attacked her in the 1990s when she was just 14, leading to her attempting to commit suicide.
Another was a 16-year-old schoolgirl when she alleged Westwood began a “controlling” sexual relationship with her.
The harrowing allegations from the accusers – all black women – span a period of 30 years, many dating back to when he worked for the BBC as presenter of the Radio 1 Rap Show.
The 66-year-old bishop's son has kept a low profile in Britain since reports were published, preferring to spend most of his time in Africa playing gigs and rebranding themselves as an online chef.
But now Westwood is back in the south London And Birmingham over the Bank Holiday weekend – enticing girls with 'free shots for [the] first 50 ladies,” according to the club flyers.
Customers can also enter for free if their zodiac sign is Taurus or Gemini.
There is also an option to chat WhatsApp his Instagram page.
In response to The Sun's disturbing discovery, the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) called for “justice” and “accountability.”
Director Andrea Simon said: “We have seen many high-profile perpetrators use their power and status to avoid responsibility for abuse, with victims' reports ignored for years while violence is allowed to continue.
'This is due to the culture of silence across the entertainment industry to protect reputations.
“This is also reflected in police investigations into sexual violence, which often focus on the credibility of the victim rather than investigating the suspect – even in cases where Men are repeatedly accused of sexual violence.
“Women are routinely not believed when they report rape, especially Black women, disabled women and others who face discrimination and stereotypes. This must change if we want to see justice and accountability.
“We must listen to and support women as they courageously come forward to report abuse, and do much more to prevent violence against women and girls.”
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Since then, the veteran broadcaster has made months-long trips to Nigeria and other African countries.
When the news first broke, Westwood had already landed in Ghana.
His Instagram is full of DJ events from the Nigerian capital Lagos – as he happily poses with some of the continent's biggest music stars.
More recently, Westwood has shown off his culinary skills in slick Instagram videos making okra soup and chicken stew with rice, produced by brand agency BWGRX Media.
Despite growing up in Lowestoft, Suffolkwith Father Bill – the Bishop of Peterborough – Westwood became known for his pseudo-Jamaican accent and built a reputation as one of hip-hop's most sophisticated DJs.
He has had to fend off numerous accusations of inappropriate behavior over the years – with some even calling him “Timmy Savile”.
In particular, Westwood has been accused for years of predatory behavior towards young women and girls at late-night club events.
On club nights he handed out condoms with his face and the logo: “Strap it up before you slap it up”.
At a student social event in Leicester in 2013, he was accused of shouting obscenities including “Girls, keep your p*****s tight and clean” and “Girl in the front row with the black dress on, I'll be damned . **ing you later,” student website The Tab claimed at the time.
His next event at the University of Exeter was canceled due to his behavior at Leicester.
In June 2020, a Change petition was started, gaining 6,475 signatures, calling for him to be investigated.
In April 2022, BBC Three aired a documentary called Tim Westwood Abuse of Power, in which six black women accused him of sexual misconduct.
In July, a second part of the documentary was broadcast with stories from even more women, called Hip Hop's Open Secret.
An independent investigation into his conduct at the BBC, which was launched in August 2022, found the broadcaster may have missed opportunities to perform over concerns about the DJ.
The review is being conducted by Gemma White KC, but she said she could not comment when contacted by The Sun.
The Met Police are still investigating allegations of crimes alleged to have taken place between 1982 and 2016.
In a statement last year, the force said: “Police are investigating a number of reports relating to allegations of non-recent sexual offenses allegedly committed by a man.
“The crimes are said to have taken place in London between 1982 and 2016.”
Representatives for Westwood and the Met Police were contacted for comment.